Hoary-throated Barwing
Actinodura nipalensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
It is found in along the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Eastern Himalayas, and ranges across Bhutan, India, Tibet, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Range and habitat
Nepal eastward to Bhutan and northeastern India (far western Arunachal Pradesh) and adjacent China (southern Xizang).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hoary-throated barwing
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
